Thinking Positive About The Future: Insights Into College, Independence and Employment
Berkeley, CA - June 27 - Presentations by several guest speakers who work with the ASD and LD community; offering advice on the key stages of transition to adulthood including: letting go, adjusting to college, finding success in the workplace, and achieving independence.
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"As parents we are all looking for a quick fix for our children. CIP is not magic but a well developed program designed for young adults with Asperger's and LD."
Nancy & David Farrell, parents of a former CIP student
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College Internship Program (CIP)
CIP's full-year postsecondary programs provide young adults with Asperger's, High-Functioning Autism, ADHD, Nonverbal and other Learning Differences with the social, academic, career and life skills necessary for success.
Our mission is to inspire independence and expand the foundation on which young adults can build happy and productive lives. - Learn more about CIP
CIP students form a tight-knit community of motivated young adults. Meet a few CIP students
Florida Today: Autistic Adults Get Transition Assistance "The year-round College Internship Program takes an intensive approach at helping young adults master the life skills they will need to success in college and career. The goal isn’t just academic success, but also developing the ability to cope well with life’s many demands."
"Made for Good Purpose"
What Every Parent Needs to Know to Help Their Adolescent with Asperger's, High Functioning Autism or a Learning Difference Become an Independent Adult.
A Week in the Life at CIP CIP students are actively involved in the direction of their lives. Our curriculum and supports are individualized based on each student's unique needs.
Asperger’s and Accidental Insults Being diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome as an adult, I now realize that I have inadvertently offended many, many people during the course of my life. It seems no one has been immune to the "accidental insults" that come quicker than I can think to stop them.
Learning Differences, Not Learning Disabilities In order to provide as normative an experience as possible, those with Learning Differences must live in environments where they learn to do all the things a typical adult does: shop, cook, clean, pay bills, etc. All teachings take place in environments that will generalize to life experience afterward.
Shopping For a Program? Use This Checklist
A free guide to choosing a post-secondary education for your Asperger's or Learning Differenced student.
